Here is a list of the bookings into the Glenn County Jail, with information provided by jail personnel, the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, and the Orland police log. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sunday, December 1:
2:06 a.m., Douglas Ray Kennedy, 42, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging public intoxication (a misdemeanor), misdemeanor battery, threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize (a felony), obstructing or resisting an executive officer (a felony), and assault on a public service officer (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $175,000. He was taken into custody at 253 North Merrill Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 1:28 a.m. on December 1, deputies responded to 253 North Merrill Avenue in Willows for a physical altercation in progress. Deputies contacted Douglas Kennedy, Christopher Loesch and Skyla Campbell. After an investigation, Kennedy was placed under arrest for alleged criminal threats, battery and drunk in public. Kennedy was transported to Glenn Medical Center for medical clearance prior to jail booking. At Glenn Medical Center, Kennedy physically resisted and spit on a deputy. Additional charges were added. After he was medically cleared, Kennedy was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked.
10:52 a.m., Fernando Mendoza, 39, of Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on warrants alleging failure to appear on a felony charge. Total bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody at the Shasta County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
10:52 a.m., Brandon Casey Heaton, 33, of Redding, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at the Shasta County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 11:41 p.m. on October 18, 2022, Deputy Tuma contacted Brandon Heaton, 31, in the area of Highway 99 and County Road 20, Orland. A record check showed Heaton had two outstanding warrants for his arrest out of Glenn County. Heaton was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail after being medically cleared at Glenn Medical Center. Heaton was allegedly found to be in possession of multiple syringes, which were collected and discarded. Heaton was also allegedly found to be in possession of a JCPenney Gold card that did not belong to him. The card was collected and booked into GCSO Evidence as found property.
9:25 p.m., Sarah Lianne Mummert, 29, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and hit and run with property damage (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at 832 Woodward Avenue by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department logs, at about 1:22 a.m. on December 1, Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a blue 2016 Nissan Rogue that collided with a white 2001 Ford F250 parked near the intersection of Woodward Avenue and East Mill Street. Officers learned the female driver of the Nissan left the collision scene on foot. Officers located and detained Sarah Mummert, 29, of Orland, a few blocks away. Following an investigation, Mummert was arrested and booked for driving while under the influence of alcohol, and hit and run.
Monday, December 2:
6:40 a.m., Rene Richard Barrera-Antonio, 28, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, at about 6:10 a.m. on December 2, an anonymous person called and reported a vehicle collision in the parking lot of the Cedar Hill Manor apartments, 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. The reporting party said a blue Dodge Ram collided with a parked vehicle. It was also reported the driver of the pickup was still inside the vehicle. Deputies arrived on the scene and contacted Rene Barrera-Antonio, of Willows, who was seated in the driver’s seat, asleep. Barrera-Antonio was awakened, and an investigation was initiated. Sgt. Lemmon arrived and noticed Barrera-Antonio showed obvious signs of being under the influence. At the conclusion of the investigation, Barrera-Antonio was arrested for allegedly driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.
8 a.m., Justin Lee Helton, 23, of Chico, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $30,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s logs, at about 11:28 p.m. on December 30, 2023, Glenn County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call for a welfare check on a man walking up to the McDonald’s drive thru window (1401 West Wood Street, Willows), who appeared to be under the influence. The man was wearing red pants, a green sweater, and he was stumbling. Deputy Gonzalez was detailed to the area, and found the man walking in the nearby Walmart parking lot (470 North Airport Road). The man was Justin Helton of Muskogee, Okla., and he was arrested for allegedly being under the influence of narcotics, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
8 a.m., Jacob Karl Weiss, 23, of Oroville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging rape by force or fear. Bail was set at $160,000. He was taken into custody at the Butte County Jail by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Glenn County Sheriff’s log, at about 8:43 p.m. on May 21, 2023, an Enloe Medical Center employee contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report that a patient was reporting a sexual assault that occurred at Stony Gorge Reservoir in Glenn County. Deputy Chavez responded to Enloe Hospital and contacted the confidential victim and initiated an investigation. The alleged suspect was named as Jacob Karl Weiss of Oroville.
Tuesday, December 3:
11:40 a.m., Joseph Scott Fahey, 41, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for failure by a transient to register as a sex offender after being released from custody (a misdemeanor). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
11:55 a.m., Oscar Portugal Ornalas, 51, of Hayward, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving without a license (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
12:58 p.m., Bernard James Curtis, 73, of Oroville, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging grand theft, and obtaining more that $400 in money, etc., by false pretenses (both felonies). Bail was set at $25,000. He was taken into custody at Walker and Second Streets in Orland by a Glenn County Probation officer.
1:30 p.m., Yolanda Guadalupe Landeros-Hernandez, 20, of Willows, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail for possession of a substance similar to toluene (an ingredient of some paint thinners that is sometimes used as an inhalant), possession of a controlled substance, and public intoxication (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $6,000. She was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
According to the Orland Police Department’s logs, at about 12:27 p.m. on February 7, 2024, Orland police officers responded to the Dollar General, 851 Newville Road, for a report of a woman allegedly “huffing”, causing her to become unconscious. Officers contacted Yolanda Hernandez, 19, of Willows. Following an investigation, Hernandez was cited and released for alleged possession of inhalants.
9:30 p.m., Brianna Lee Phillips, 36, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. She was taken into custody at 6276 Newville Road by an Orland police officer.
According to the Orland Police Department logs, at about 8:45 p.m. on December 3, in the 300 block of Stanton Way, Erika Gomez, 39, reported that Brianna Phillips, 36, allegedly violated a restraining order. Following an investigation, Phillips was arrested and booked for allegedly violating a restraining order.
Wednesday, December 4:
1:45 p.m., Thomas Michael Butler, 30, of Orland, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for misdemeanor violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
2:10 p.m., Jason Raymond Herr, 43, of Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.
2:20 p.m., Austin Tyler Dodge, 31, of Chico, was remanded to the Glenn County Jail without bail for felony violation of probation. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Superior Court in Willows by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
Thursday, December 5:
11:02 a.m., at the Glenn County Jail, 141 South Lassen Street, Willows, Charles Pineda Ballesteros, 44, of Redding, was found to have a warrant alleging driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $35,000.
11:34 a.m., Felipe Joaquin Cortes, 46, of Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a Butte County warrant alleging possession of a controlled substance (a felony). Bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody at 35 East Walker Street, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.
5 p.m., Christopher Michael Willard Nunn, 36, of Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.
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